Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
The great outdoors is supposed to be a place of peace, freedom, and connection — but for many creators, the real danger isn’t in the wilderness. It’s online.
In this video, we explore the hidden side of outdoor content creation: the trolls, the hate, and the emotional toll that comes with sharing your passion on YouTube. Through personal stories and honest reflection, we uncover how negativity spreads through even the most nature-focused communities — and what it takes to rise above it.
Whether you’re a creator, an adventurer, or just someone who loves the outdoors, this is a reminder that behind every video is a human being — one who endures not only the challenges of nature, but also the storms of the internet.
I have added some links that may be of benefit - if you have any more useful links for mental health and trolling please leave them in the comments :
harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/internet-trolling-protect-mental-health-online.htm
mountainsmendminds.com
helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/social-media-and-mental-health
If you’ve enjoyed the journey, you can support the channel by buying me a coffee — it genuinely helps more than you know. - buymeacoffee.com/scotlandsmountains
Follow me on the below links:)
Instagram - instagram.com/scotlandsmountains
Twitter - twitter.com/steamingboots
Facebook - facebook.com/steaming.boots.71
Flickr - flickr.com/photos/scotlandsmountains
All music from the YouTube Library and Powerdirector 365 shutterstock membership
Silent partner music a from YouTube Library - song Heartland
NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) walked in 04/11/2025 on al.
The great outdoors is supposed to be a place of peace, freedom, and connection — but for many creators, the real danger isn’t in the wilderness. It’s online.
In this video, we explore the hidden side of outdoor content creation: the trolls, the hate, and the emotional toll that comes with sharing your passion on YouTube. Through personal stories and honest reflection, we uncover how negativity spreads through even the most nature-focused communities — and what it takes to rise above it.
Whether you’re a creator, an adventurer, or just someone who loves the outdoors, this is a reminder that behind every video is a human being — one who endures not only the challenges of nature, but also the storms of the internet.
I have added some links that may be of benefit - if you have any more useful links for mental health and trolling please leave them in the comments :
harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/internet-trolling-protect-mental-health-online.htm
mountainsmendminds.com
helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/social-media-and-mental-health
If you’ve enjoyed the journey, you can support the channel by buying me a coffee — it genuinely helps more than you know. - buymeacoffee.com/scotlandsmountains
Follow me on the below links:)
Instagram - instagram.com/scotlandsmountains
Twitter - twitter.com/steamingboots
Facebook - facebook.com/steaming.boots.71
Flickr - flickr.com/photos/scotlandsmountains
All music from the YouTube Library and Powerdirector 365 shutterstock membership
Silent partner music a from YouTube Library - song Heartland
NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) walked in 04/11/2025 on al.
